
The staff, in all roles, work as a dedicated, cheerful team providing the very best all-round careJ H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The staff, in all roles, work as a dedicated, cheerful team providing the very best all-round careJ H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Cornelius House is a boutique residential care home in Chichester, offering highly attentive, personalised care within a beautifully restored Victorian property.
With just 20 residents, the home are intentionally small. This allows the team to provide a level of attention, consistency, and understanding that larger homes simply cannot match. Every resident is truly known, their routines, preferences, and the small details that make them who they are.
Their approach to care is...
Care Provided by Cornelius House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 20 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees include everything except for basic sundries items such as hairdressing, chiropody etc.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cornelius House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cornelius House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Cornelius House Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Alice Bounds-Stevenson(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (20)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (12)
Cornelius House Reviews (50)
Cornelius House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cornelius House has 50 reviews.
My mum, who has been a resident for 18 months - and is cared for by magnificent, professional, dedicated staff - had the unfortunate experience of being very poorly last week. Mum needed urgent medical care, this was given super promptly by two wonderful members of staff. Protocol was followed, Paramedics attended, family were fully informed. Mum was treated with dignity throughout the ordeal, and whilst she recovered. Cannot praise all of Cornelius staff enough!
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We are so pleased that our team responded promptly, followed the correct procedures, kept your family fully informed and supported your mum with dignity throughout. Your kind words will mean a great deal to everyone at...
Well taken care of, comfortable & clean. Good choice of food.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are very pleased to hear that you feel well cared for, comfortable and happy with the cleanliness of the home. It is also wonderful to know that you enjoy the food and the choices available. Your kind feedback means a great deal to the...
But from the first assessment whilst she was still in hospital to her last day at Cornelius House we couldn't have been more impressed. Great facilities and rooms, a lively activity programme and amazing food. But above all, each individual carer knew her, engaged with her and ensured she was safe and supported, whilst not being overpowering. We are so grateful to the staff for all their support.
We completely understand how anxious families can feel when a loved one needs respite care, particularly after a fall and hospital stay, so it means a great deal to hear that you felt reassured from the very first assessment...
From the first phone call to check on availability, the staff couldn't have been more helpful in ensuring that mum could leave hospital and receive appropriate care. We so appreciated the excellent communication and welcoming approach. We could visit at any time but knew that mum was being well cared for.
Mum really wanted to go home from hospital but she has said that she was well looked after and the staff were so helpful and caring. She really enjoyed her meals and appreciated being asked what foods she preferred. She took part in some of the activities and liked sitting outside in the sunshine.
It means a great deal to know that our communication, welcoming approach, meals and activities helped make her stay...
I am very pleased with the care home all the staff are always very welcoming and always willing to help. My Aunt is always well looked after, she has settled in really well thanks to the staff. She had lived by herself for twelve years before going into the home.
Your comments about our staff being...
Very Good.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're really pleased to hear your experience with us very good, and we truly appreciate your support. If there's ever anything more you'd like to share with us, we're always happy to listen.
Very happy like a family.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're truly pleased you feel happy and part of the family here, that's exactly the atmosphere we work hard to create every day.
I'm enjoying being here very much. Everyone is very helpful and kind. I really have no fault to find with anything.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear you're enjoying being here and that the team have been so helpful and kind. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're grateful for the trust you've placed in our care.
I am delighted wth the care my Mum is receiving at Cornelius House. Mum has moved a long way from her local area so it has been a huge change for her. I am pleased to say she is extremely happy in her new home. Every time I see her she tells me how lucky she is to have found this place. The staff are exceptional, they treat everyone with kindness & respect. They have been so welcoming to Mum & taken the time to get to know her.
It means a great deal to know she feels settled, safe, and at home, and that our team's kindness, respect, and warm welcome have made a real difference. Thank you for trusting us with her care.
The activities and events are wide ranging.
I can't praise all of the staff at Cornelius House highly enough. My aunt and uncle have been residents there now for a couple of months and are so well looked after, the care given to them has been superb and therefore the family have no need to worry about them. The house has been undergoing a refurbishment recently and all the rooms look great. They put on a great deal of activities for the residents which really stimulates them and the food is very good, it always looks delicious. Visitors are always warmly welcomed, I recommend Cornelius House to everyone.
My lovely grandparents have recently come to stay at Cornelius House, and from the moment they arrived, they have been very well looked after and made to feel welcome, the staff here are fantastic! And you can clearly see that they genuinely care about their residents, and enjoy being there. I sleep well at night, knowing they are in very good hands, in a clean and comfortable environment.
Since then no effort has been spared to help Mum settle and become part of the Cornelius House family, and we are always so warmly greeted when we visit.
The house is always clean and fresh and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.
The staff are caring and vigilant and are always aware of any changes in Mum's health or needs.
There are a varied range of daily activities and the staff work hard to make sure everyone is included and has time to pursue hobbies and interests at their own level of ability.
A daily choice of delicious home-cooked meals is provided, and individual preferences are happily catered for.
The staff, in all roles, work as a dedicated, cheerful team providing the very best all-round care for our mum and peace of mind for the family.
The caring ethos and the teamwork among the staff were impressive. Their patience, kindness, and encouragement aided my recovery. The chef's flexibility and personal care coming to discuss my meal plans every day was so nice. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Cornelius House to any friends as well as coming back myself one day.
Cornelius House Residential Care Home is a wonderfully cosy and homely environment that truly feels like a warm embrace. The staff are exceptionally caring and attentive, consistently going above and beyond to ensure each resident feels valued and supported. Their person-centred approach is evident in every aspect of care, as they meticulously tailor their services to meet individual needs and preferences. The meals are another highlight-delicious and home-cooked, offering both comfort and nutrition with a personal touch. Whether it's adjusting routines or catering to specific dietary needs, the staff are flexible and responsive, making Cornelius House a truly special place where residents can thrive. It's a place where you can feel at ease knowing that your loved ones are not just cared for, but cherished.
My mother-in-law has lived at Cornelius House for nearly four months and I cannot speak highly enough of the outstanding care she has received. The carers are so kind and thoughtful, my husband and I have also been made to feel very welcome whenever we visit, nothing is too much trouble. The food is excellent, my mother-in-law is a fussy eater but has praised the meals she has had, and has a good choice. The managers have gone out of their way to help her settle in, she is a very sociable person and has really enjoyed the trips, activities and entertainment on offer. We have just recently enjoyed the summer party with the most fantastic afternoon tea, it was lovely for us to spend the afternoon together enjoying the band in the sun - it felt like home.
This is a very well run and extremely friendly and caring home. I feel I can trust them to care for my husband and when I visit I am always made to feel welcome by the staff and management.
Our experience in dealing with the staff at Cornelius House has been overwhelmingly positive. The managers have clearly set the right ethos which is reflected in the attitude of all the staff. The home is professionally run and the staff are very caring and thoughtful.
My parents are residents at Cornelius House and are receiving the very best of care. Their emotional and physical well-being is understood and supported, the food is excellent and the staff are the very kindest people. Activities keep them mentally and physically active and they have made friends with staff members who seem fully engaged in their lives and their well-being. They feel well looked after and supported.
My mother has been a resident for a few months from the spring of 2023. It was a difficult transition for her from home living and she has needed patient support from the staff at Cornelius House. She has certainly received that. There is a significant and successful effort to support her wishes. Great effort is made to include and engage residents with interesting activities including trips away from the home. Visitors always receive a warm welcome. Overall we have been delighted with care offered.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 May 2018Good
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (2) & Events (0)
- 06 Nov 2024
As we bid farewell to the golden colours of autumn, we welcome the crisp, cool days of November! With the changing season, we look forward to embracing more cozy moments,...
- 16 Oct 2024
As we step into October, we’re embracing the changes of the season and looking forward to all the exciting developments happening in the coming weeks. From new refurbishments and projects...
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Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

I have worked in Health & Social Care for over 20 years and joined Cornelius House permanently last September as their Care Manager. Since leaving school, I have always worked in caring roles but gained my passion for working with the elderly when I returned to work as a care assistant in the community after having my children, working my way up into managerial roles.
I have a strong commitment to ensuring that our residents at Cornelius are enabled to have the best quality of life possible, ensuring that both their physical and psychological well-being are as important as each other. Our mantra is that if we look after the physical health, we are also looking after the psychological health and vice versa.
As a manager, I see my role as supporting my team to achieve the vision and goals of the home. We pride ourselves on creating a ‘home from home’ atmosphere, where everyone is part of the Cornelius family.
The last six months have been a time of transition for Cornelius, but with the support of the staff, residents and their families we have achieved so much in a short space of time. I can say with a strong conviction that I am proud of everyone involved and proud to be part of the team.

Here at Cornelius House, it is like one big family, with our residents and staff, it’s a home away from home, and I really enjoy working here at Cornelius.
I have been in care since I was 17. I left school and went to college to study health and social care. I have now been in care for 10 years and intend to stay here for as long as possible, as it is where my passion is.
I started here at Cornelius House in 2018 as a Carer, within 6 months I was promoted to senior and then within the next year, I was made Team Leader and now have progressed to Deputy Manager. I am proud of my progress and the opportunities I have been given within the home.
I have always been passionate about giving the best care to the elderly for their lasting years and making it as special as possible. It is always a pleasure.
As a Deputy Manager, I am proud to say that we have an amazing team that will always jump to support each other, and nothing is too much trouble.

My name is Paul and I have worked at Cornelius House for almost nine years. I started my career on the YTS (Youth Training Scheme) at the end of 1985 at a college in Brighton. I was highly motivated to begin with but after a year or so, I left the catering industry to focus on engineering where I stayed for a number of years.
In the early 90’s I decided to do some travelling in the West Country and settled down in Paignton where I worked in a hotel as a waiter for a few years. After a while I decided to re-engage my love and passion for cooking by accepting my first job in a care home based in Birdham, near Chichester. I had lost a lot of techniques and flair for cooking but with encouragement I gained all of that that back rapidly with my passion for creating a flair for cooking traditional food for elderly residents.
Over the next few years I continued to build my portfolio by incorperating both new and old dishes to menus for all seasons and for all tastes.
In 2012 I joined Cornelius house as a part time chef and after 4 years I took over the as Head Chef with full responsibility of the kitchen. Since James and Gary took over as owers of Cornelius House in late 2020, I was at first a little apprehensive on what was expected of myself. I found out fairly quickly that the commitment that James and Gary have for the residents both at Greensleeves and now Cornelius are second to none. I am now leading a small team where i am managing a handful of dedicted kitchen staff whom also have a passion for caring about the residents dietry needs. As a team I am looking forward to the journey we are undertaking here.
Finally, a chef, no matter how good I can be, it's not good cooking for yourself; the joy is in cooking for others...it’s the same with music. To me, there's no passionate chef without a great team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cornelius House
What types of Care is Cornelius House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Cornelius House have?
There are 20 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Cornelius House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Cornelius House to the centre of Chichester?
1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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